About Bear Paw Realty
Real Estate Excellence at Your Service
Bear Paw Realty is more than just a team of property managers. We are a compassionate group dedicated to going the extra mile for our clients. Our services cater to renters, property owners, buyers, and sellers alike. We focus on maintaining properties to the highest standards and continuously upgrading living space. We’re always here to answer the call when our tenants and property owners in Cheyenne, WY need us.
Meet The Team

Samantha ‘Sam” Van Riper
Broker
Samantha ‘Sam” Van Riper is a seasoned real estate broker and the proud owner of Bear Paw Realty, with 15 years of experience in sales and property management, including 5 years at the helm of her own agency. Specializing in property management for residential single-family homes and apartment complexes, Sam has also handled a wide range of real estate transactions, including residential, multi-unit, and small farm and ranch listings. She is dedicated to helping clients find their dream homes, whether it’s a first home or an investment property, and frequently advises other realtors on evaluating potential investment properties, rental rates, and necessary repairs to ensure safe and profitable rental opportunities.
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Recognized for her expertise and commitment, Sam has been featured in Marquis Who’s Who in America and has been nominated for the prestigious Women of Influence for Wyoming in both 2023 and 2024.
In addition to her professional achievements, Sam Van Riper is actively involved in her community. She currently serves as the Chair Person on the Person on the Parent Advisory Committee at her son’s school. She advocates for the school and helps to keep the school informed of all information going on at the district. As a Board Member for the Cheyenne Community Recreation District (CCRD), she contributes to managing the 6th penny tax funds to benefit local schools and the community. Her involvement extends to attending Strategic Plan meetings with Laramie County School District 1 and serving as a parent delegate on the collaborative decision-making committee at her son’s school.
Beyond her professional and community commitments, Sam is a dedicated mother who actively supports her son’s various activities, including soccer, baseball, band, and flag football. She also contributes to her family’s vineyard and events center in Wheatland, Wyoming, where she works closely with her mother and husband in both field operations and managing the event center.

Cheyenne Caldwell
Sales Associate and Property Manager
Cheyenne Caldwell is an exceptional mother and wife who dedicates her free time to nurturing her family while excelling in her professional role. As a Property Manager and Sales Agent at Bear Paw Realty, Cheyenne is always ready to lend her skills and support, working alongside her team with unwavering commitment. Although she has just started her Real Estate career, her diligence and passion for her work are evident in every client interaction and in her attentive care of tenants and property owners.
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Cheyenne is known for her steadfast follow-through and her ability to make everyone around her feel welcome and valued. Her energy and dedication keep the Bear Paw Realty office running smoothly, addressing every challenge with grace and efficiency.
Her colleagues and clients alike recognize Cheyenne for her amazing ability to juggle her many roles with a positive attitude and an unparalleled level of care. She truly is an asset in every aspect of her life.

Sally Sanchez
Office Manager
Sally Sanchez is the backbone of Bear Paw Realty, serving as the office manager with a warm smile and a can-do attitude. As the mother of Sam, she brings both her nurturing spirit and organizational prowess to the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Always ready to answer the phones, assist tenants with their needs, and keep Cheyenne and Sam on track, Sally is the welcoming face you see when you walk through the door at Bear Paw Realty.
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Sally’s dedication and care are felt by everyone who walks through the door, embodying the spirit of hospitality and service that defines Bear Paw Realty.

Chris Stockman
Sales Associate
Chris brings 10 years of experience in listings, buying, investment, and foreclosures, back to his adopted State of Wyoming. He is glad to be back in Wyoming where he went to college. His goal is to help his clients in all aspects that come with purchasing a house. Chris stands by his service for his clients and prides himself in getting the best outcome for clients.
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Chris’s love for Wyoming brought him back in 2013. He has been enjoying the Wyoming life with his dog and friends and loves to fish and enjoy nature.
He is here for your dream house or land. Let’s make your dreams come true!
Rent, buy, or sell with confidence with Bear Paw Realty.